Why Is Endive Healthy

Endive also has several health benefits. The leaves are high in fiber, calcium, potassium and vitamins A, C and E. It is low in sugar, sodium and fat. It also contains inulin, a carbohydrate that stimulates the appetite and helps aid digestion.

What is endive comparable to?

Arugula. If you’re making a salad and need an endive replacement, you can use arugula. This leafy green is similar to the taste of endive but does not have the same bitter taste. … To use arugula as a substitute, simply add one cup of arugula if you have to use one cup of endive.

What is endive called in Australia?

But, for the purposes of this post, I’d like to address Belgian endive as it is called in the US, chicory in the UK and witlof (or witloof) from the Dutch meaning “white leaf” in Australia (at least according to my sources).